Throughout the day today folks arrived into Prague. Now that we’re almost 40 strong, the heart of the tour is about to beginThe program began with a welcome reception and orientation followed by Shabbat Service at one of Prague’s beautiful Synagogues.   Shabbat dinner tonight was at the lovely Louvre Restaurant a historic establishment where the likes of . Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka dined. Prague is the most beautiful city in all of Europe.  On the walk home from dinner our guests were treated to an illuminated spectacle; a special and meaningful conclusion to the first day. 

Our Poland pre-tour group has arrived!  Today everyone is getting acquainted with a Walking Tour of Krakow that includes the famous Market Square (The Rynek) which has been a hub of Poland’s urban existence since 1257. Some of the great dramas of Poland’s history were played out here and Market Square remains one of the most vibrant and inspiring places in the country.

Tonight, everyone will join in a special dinner at The Wentzl,  one of Krakow’s most prestigious restaurants located in a house built in the 14^th century.  Special guest speaker Rabbi Tanya Segel,  will provide an interesting prospective to Jewish life in Poland.